Well done brother, I am a T3/T4 Paraplegic 30 years now I am now 47 and for years never put any breaks on until last year when the chair roll out from under me leaving me sat on the floor. this happened as now my shoulders have got the beginnings of arthritis. SO Please never be tempted to get in with the breaks off as you will regret it. But be lucky mate Daron.
I love watching your videos so I can help my 2 year old son learn how to do certain things that he will need to know as he gets older, things that I won't know how to teach him. He was born with spina bifida L3-S5, complete paralysis below his knees. He is already mastering controlling his chair but I know there are so many other things he will need to learn. Thank you for your videos!
My 5 year old son was curious on how paralyzed people get in and out of cars. This was very educational for him. He says "Thank you so much for your video!"
Thank you so much for doing this review. I've wanted to find a way to get a wheelchair into a car (not the trunk) and this gives me so much hope I can do it (with the right car and wheelchair - love the TiLites).
Outstanding blackpearlv6! Aside from your having overcome these obstacles, I commend you for having the strength of will to share it with others. I also am a paraplegic with very similar interests as you. As for riding though, I elected way back when I had my injury to build a trike. I can assure you that in 82 and 83 there was virtually no one on the planet to speak with about accomplishing that feat. Still, I always yearned for the leaning experience of a regular bike. Continued...
Thank you so much for posting this. I have just bought a Jaguar XK-R and your video will enable me to get my wheelchair in to the car. I particularly noticed the aspect of getting the fame across your torso; that will make things much easier for me. Really terrific video, thank you to you and to your camera woman - great work.
I have a Saleen mustang and ZO6 Corvette I get in just like you. That’s also how I break my chair down to put in the cars. Love your videos they are very helpful. I’m a T5 paraplegic since 2000. Keep rolling my friend
Hey Kyle, I'm the mom of a son who is a T5 SCI. His motorcycle accident happened June 2018 at 32 yrs old. It's been difficult for him to accept. I'm watching Brian's videos to get ideas, & I told my son about it too. His doesn't want to drive yet. Thinks he needs more core strength.
Brain I just LOVE you and all that you've demonstrated on your INDEPENDANCE, I so want that too. :D thank you so much for your Help, and inspiration. Ive had Polio since 2 1/2 - 54 yrs. ago . Yaay I can do it!!
Thank you for sharing the video. Wow it’s a lot of work to just get in and out of your car. You have supper strong arms. I am not able to do it, so I drive an accessible van. Stay well and thanks again
Thanks for posting this. I'm an author and wanted to see how a person gets in and out of a car so that I can portray it accurately in a book I'm writing. I have a friend who sometimes uses a wheelchair but she also has prosthetics so her situation is a little different.
great video - there are so many paras that lift their legs in first - it's get to see a para slide the butt first than pull the legs in after - that's the way that I teach it to be done
My next chair is going to be a rigid frame. I am sure it's going to make getting the chair into my car easier. My latest car is a 1996 Mark VIII. The seats have memory and an auto glide feature. I think that's going to be a big help in having the extra room to put the chair into the backseat. Thanks for your video.
I was also impressed with the outrigger you built for your bike too. Also, like you, I drive a coupe (Menox-equipped 97 CL3.0) (Sweet setup). I use the Quickie revolution folding chair. It being discontinued is what drove me to your site actually. I wanted to see how easily the rigid frames effect transfer in a coupe. Doesn't matter if it takes a week to transfer! When folks watch me get in my ride, I always finish with saying, "Mini-Van is just not me!" Keep the rubber side down my friend!
That's so smart, man! you're doing it soo good. I am a post GBS para and I know what an adapted car means. I own a Volvo and I will ask those guys for a memory chair as well. Enjoy you life!
I don’t lock my brakes but it’s a good idea as I’ve almost fell outta my car before cuz I have bad spasms and have had my chair roll back as I’m trying to get in and almost fell to the ground lol For me it’s easier to transfer if I put my right leg into the car first then transfer over into the car then put my left leg in. For me it seems a lot easier getting in if u have a leg in first. It kind of gives u more support too since u have the tension of your leg stretched out. Nice ride btw and your wife has some beautiful legs on her! Lucky man
Hey Brian, This is Nigel.. Just stopping by to show you some love.. you doing well and good inspiration for people with physical disability.. Thanks again
@@ParalyzedLiving Hi Brian, just stop by to show you some good inspiration for people with physical disability. You are doing well man! Kind regards, from, PaulLaw.
@GaBoYnFla Yea, I've always been into cars...as long as I can remember. I can't work on them as well as I used to but I can still do some stuff. I changed my brakes and rotors by myself a few months back.. Hardest part was mounting the wheels back on since all I have is arm and shoulder strength and no core or back muscles.
It's actually an automatic transmission...I just installed a shift boot so it looks like a manual. They do make a hand clutch called a "duck bill" that is basically a shift knob with a lever on the front.
for those who change tires and brakes like you blackpearl - a tip I use my armrest as a braker bar on the end of the socket wrench or lug wrench it works well
@Klfalter No, the trunk on this car is extremely small. If I am riding with someone who is used to taking apart the chair, they will put the wheels and seat cushion in the trunk and the chair frame in the back seat.
You are a rock star my friend. Have you ever thought about installing the TMN Robot so you don't have to take your chair apart, or have wet or muddy wheels in your car? A robotic arm coming out of your trunk also would seem really cool.
@frankaguilo A folding chair with wheels and backrest would be very bulky. I doubt it could ever fit in the back seat even if I wanted it to. Folding chairs are also heavier because they have more parts and are less durable. At this point, this transfer is cake with this current chair.
Actually, I chose the car before realizing how many "accessible" features it has. The power seat switches next to the console, the folding seat release on the back of the seat instead of on the side, the memory seats, the smart ignition key, bluetooth,etc. I have been to several auto shows recently and have not found a car on the market that is as wheelchair friendly as this one...and it looks bad ass. :) My only gripe is the gas mileage...17mpg city.
Thanks for your videos. This one, in particular, leaves me feeling pretty liberated. What do you do if you have another person or two riding in your car?
@MrNillows Awesome! Don't worry, it will be hard at first but you will get the hang of it. And its WAY BETTER THAN A MINIVAN! Hopefully you have a lightweight chair. As a C5/C6, I'm not sure how much grip you have. If you have a solid backrest, you may want to take that off too to lighten the load. How's you bicep control?
Great video!! Our 20 yr old son was recently paralyzed, T9 not sure incomplete or complete. He got in a rehabilitation hospital after 6 months. And has made progress with upper body strength 💪 and has learned to transfer to mat and he has only been there 7 days. His Dad started watching your videos while he was in hospital, and learned a lot of things that helped us care for him the last 6 months. Is there any advice you can give us to improve his attitude or build his confidence? He is very scared. His first born son was only 8 days old when this happened to him, he just turned 7 months old. Again we are so sorry for your accident love ur videos.
I just became a paraplegic just 2 months ago . Im in a crappy rehab and trying to train to go across the board. Im 63 had a bad bad operation that makes it harder . I dunno about this yet but always like to see how its done . Thanks 4 posting.
I became a T 11 incomplete para 2 years ago at 63. I remember those days at rehab when they would have you practicing transfers in-and-out of some random car. I thought that I could never do it by myself. After tons of PT and practice I can now stand and pivot and get in-and-out easily. Hang tough and don't give up.
@@nogiedeville1623 my time is burning since I live in a assisted living and they wont me bad till I can tranfer on my own and only had a week training and only have 2 weeks to be able. I cant move my legs or butt so to get outta bed I need a leg lift belt but to get in my lazyboy chair is problem too . See this only happened to me 3 months ago so if you know of any help or organizations that help with equipment and education I need schooling on the life we must live as one to another. Thanks
@@speedracer1945 Sorry you are in this tough situation. I know it aint easy. I got a lot of good info watching TH-cam videos. The Christopher Reeve foundation has lots of good info also. As far as borrowing equipment Your rehab place should know of a loner closet My wheelchair and walker are loners from a place out here. Insurance actually paid for a wheelchair but I don't use it since it does not fit me well.
This works great....if you still have any type of core support. It's a little more difficult when you just lean in a direction and start falling, and falling appreciate it though
Just something I do - always put the seatbelt on my chair when it's on the passenger seat. Why? Well, imagine what would happen in an impact with all that metalwork flying around. I also wear my seatbelt while I disassemble / reassemble my chair as it helps with stability and stops me falling. I drive a 5 Series with memory seats and they are close to essential.
You are the first para who's video I've watched that puts their chair in the passenger seat the same whay I do. With the wheels on the floor. I was beginning to wonder if I was the only person who does that.
I now put them in the back seat because it was tearing up the door. I like it better this way though. Part of my pride comes with feeling "normal" behind the wheel and having the chair out of the way helps.
I do about the same type of transfer into my tahoe. But after a few years, im ready for a truck with a lift. My shoulders are not taking the beating to well.
+Luke Yes, it was really hard the first time I tried it but like anything else it gets easier with practice. Now I don't even have to think about it. .
@@ParalyzedLiving Hi Brian, I was surprised to see how easy you can transfer from wheelchair to your car! Long way to go... strong upper body is crucial. Kind regards, from, PaulLaw.
@GaBoYnFla Yea, I'm a T1 complete so I don't have any feeling/muscle control below my chest. Cool you can still walk. Keep it up! Nope, not twin clutch so it's not an immediate shift like your Audi. The TTS is sick. :)
Paralyzed Living I see you still have a motorcycle... is that just a “not ready to let go” situation, or is there something awesome I don’t know about yet? I saw Honda has a stand alone bike using gyroscopic technology.
..Cool..my honey use to drive a 94 Mustang GT and had a manual wheel chair..Now she drives mini vans and she uses an electric wheel chair..Good video man a,d I would like to show you how to lift an electric chair into a van..
Hey i have been in a chair for almost 30 years. I drive a 2015 mustang GT. I will make. a video soon and send you a link. I would also suggest looking into getting a Roho spirit cushion much lighter than the jay active and have never had breakdown since i switched.
Well done brother, I am a T3/T4 Paraplegic 30 years now I am now 47 and for years never put any breaks on until last year when the chair roll out from under me leaving me sat on the floor. this happened as now my shoulders have got the beginnings of arthritis. SO Please never be tempted to get in with the breaks off as you will regret it. But be lucky mate Daron.
I love watching your videos so I can help my 2 year old son learn how to do certain things that he will need to know as he gets older, things that I won't know how to teach him. He was born with spina bifida L3-S5, complete paralysis below his knees. He is already mastering controlling his chair but I know there are so many other things he will need to learn. Thank you for your videos!
My 5 year old son was curious on how paralyzed people get in and out of cars. This was very educational for him. He says "Thank you so much for your video!"
Thank you so much for doing this review. I've wanted to find a way to get a wheelchair into a car (not the trunk) and this gives me so much hope I can do it (with the right car and wheelchair - love the TiLites).
Outstanding blackpearlv6! Aside from your having overcome these obstacles, I commend you for having the strength of will to share it with others. I also am a paraplegic with very similar interests as you. As for riding though, I elected way back when I had my injury to build a trike. I can assure you that in 82 and 83 there was virtually no one on the planet to speak with about accomplishing that feat. Still, I always yearned for the leaning experience of a regular bike. Continued...
Thank you so much for posting this. I have just bought a Jaguar XK-R and your video will enable me to get my wheelchair in to the car. I particularly noticed the aspect of getting the fame across your torso; that will make things much easier for me. Really terrific video, thank you to you and to your camera woman - great work.
I have a Saleen mustang and ZO6 Corvette I get in just like you. That’s also how I break my chair down to put in the cars. Love your videos they are very helpful. I’m a T5 paraplegic since 2000. Keep rolling my friend
Hey Kyle, I'm the mom of a son who is a T5 SCI. His motorcycle accident happened June 2018 at 32 yrs old. It's been difficult for him to accept. I'm watching Brian's videos to get ideas, & I told my son about it too. His doesn't want to drive yet. Thinks he needs more core strength.
Excellent and easily demonstrated well done mate
My legs and body fight me a lot, and I stretch a lot, you make so easy brother, great job
Thanks to this video, I now have a 2004 G35. Getting the handcontrols installed in it soon!
thank you so much man. this definitely helps me out as far as choosing a vehicle and what to look for.
Very smoothly done. Your right that car is very nicely arranged for wheelchair access. I'm a T5.
This really makes me realize how much we take things for granted... I complain when a commercial comes on tv...
Thank you so much! I appreciate you and your videos. They are very helpful!
Brain I just LOVE you and all that you've demonstrated on your INDEPENDANCE, I so want that too. :D thank you so much for your Help, and inspiration. Ive had Polio since 2 1/2 - 54 yrs. ago . Yaay I can do it!!
you're amazing ! you inspire me
Thank you for sharing the video. Wow it’s a lot of work to just get in and out of your car. You have supper strong arms. I am not able to do it, so I drive an accessible van. Stay well and thanks again
I'm so amazed at his Arms strength! It must be a combo of tireless efforts and practise and physio etc.
you are the best please keep shooting more videos
That's awesome keeping positive and sharing what you can do. :)
Dude you Inspired me too i love this video.. Awesome ride man!!!
Hey Brian, Blue Dream here. All I can say is you da man! Great job and you are such an inspiration. Keep on keeping on :)
Thank you for sharing! It took me a while to actually get it right ❤️ God bless you!
Yep definitely takes a lot of practice! So glad it helped!!
Thanks for posting this. I'm an author and wanted to see how a person gets in and out of a car so that I can portray it accurately in a book I'm writing. I have a friend who sometimes uses a wheelchair but she also has prosthetics so her situation is a little different.
Great video man! You're amazing!
U r an inspiration to many. 👍🏼👏💪💪💪
This type of car is a must great features and the wheel chair u take it apart so fast
Amazing. Thank you for sharing this.
great video - there are so many paras that lift their legs in first - it's get to see a para slide the butt first than pull the legs in after - that's the way that I teach it to be done
Love to you, Bro! I've got a buddy who would love to see this!
Great example! Good skills
im glad ur living life as you should be happy and dont let any talk you down
Nice car, really seems convenient for your use too!
My next chair is going to be a rigid frame. I am sure it's going to make getting the chair into my car easier. My latest car is a 1996 Mark VIII. The seats have memory and an auto glide feature. I think that's going to be a big help in having the extra room to put the chair into the backseat. Thanks for your video.
I was also impressed with the outrigger you built for your bike too. Also, like you, I drive a coupe (Menox-equipped 97 CL3.0) (Sweet setup). I use the Quickie revolution folding chair. It being discontinued is what drove me to your site actually. I wanted to see how easily the rigid frames effect transfer in a coupe. Doesn't matter if it takes a week to transfer! When folks watch me get in my ride, I always finish with saying, "Mini-Van is just not me!" Keep the rubber side down my friend!
That's so smart, man! you're doing it soo good. I am a post GBS para and I know what an adapted car means. I own a Volvo and I will ask those guys for a memory chair as well. Enjoy you life!
Thank you, you made me feel happy,32 yo, I became paraplegic 7 months ago, I'm in the beginning of my new life.
I don’t lock my brakes but it’s a good idea as I’ve almost fell outta my car before cuz I have bad spasms and have had my chair roll back as I’m trying to get in and almost fell to the ground lol
For me it’s easier to transfer if I put my right leg into the car first then transfer over into the car then put my left leg in. For me it seems a lot easier getting in if u have a leg in first. It kind of gives u more support too since u have the tension of your leg stretched out.
Nice ride btw and your wife has some beautiful legs on her! Lucky man
amazing man
great video, also love your car.
wow, your clip is amazing and you are very creative bro!!
Excellent
props to you dude, i love my G too
I just got a car . Thank u so much. I been having trouble with my chair, taking it apart . thank u.
Where I can find this type of chair?
It took me a few weeks of doing it all the time to get used to it...and maybe a month to do it really fast. Just like anything practice makes perfect.
I admire you god bless you I also like your car
Fantastic work, well done brother. I wish I cuould do it like you, Good luck :)
Nice car man. This will inspire a lot o people.
Hey Brian, This is Nigel.. Just stopping by to show you some love.. you doing well and good inspiration for people with physical disability.. Thanks again
Yahigel Harrison Hey Nigel! Thanks for the love brother. Glad we ran into one another. Good luck with the SmartDrive!!
@@ParalyzedLiving Hi Brian, just stop by to show you some good inspiration for people with physical disability. You are doing well man! Kind regards, from, PaulLaw.
Good educative video.
sweet ride bro, chair and car
nice, impressive
FANTASTIC!!!!!!
Good for you man, nice car!
@GaBoYnFla
Yea, I've always been into cars...as long as I can remember. I can't work on them as well as I used to but I can still do some stuff. I changed my brakes and rotors by myself a few months back.. Hardest part was mounting the wheels back on since all I have is arm and shoulder strength and no core or back muscles.
God bless u man
Amazing ❤️
Nice ride. I'm glad I'm not the only one that drives a sports car LOL
I admire u a lot man good wrk
Very nice👍👏😊
Thanks partner, thanks for the tip, it helped a lot.
wow you do real well after only 2 years - I am T7 for 15 years - also like your car and it is easier than my Isuzu Rodeo
That's a car! I bought mine couple of months ago! And yes, it has a lot of options when speaking about getting comfortable.
@GoldenLioness100 They were standard equipment for this car. They are a lifesaver!
It's actually an automatic transmission...I just installed a shift boot so it looks like a manual. They do make a hand clutch called a "duck bill" that is basically a shift knob with a lever on the front.
for those who change tires and brakes like you blackpearl - a tip I use my armrest as a braker bar on the end of the socket wrench or lug wrench it works well
new subscriber here im a stroke survivor left hemiplegic from philippines here salamat 👍🇺🇲🇵🇭
@Ngtin321 It's a Menox Contol that you push for brake and pull for gas. Check my other videos...I have a few showing it works.
Good,never give up
God bless you❤
I am not able to lift my wheelchair in. I have a electronical system to do the lift for me. This system can be switched to my next car. I love it
@Klfalter No, the trunk on this car is extremely small. If I am riding with someone who is used to taking apart the chair, they will put the wheels and seat cushion in the trunk and the chair frame in the back seat.
Awesome
U are so independent good transfer
You are a rock star my friend. Have you ever thought about installing the TMN Robot so you don't have to take your chair apart, or have wet or muddy wheels in your car? A robotic arm coming out of your trunk also would seem really cool.
@frankaguilo A folding chair with wheels and backrest would be very bulky. I doubt it could ever fit in the back seat even if I wanted it to. Folding chairs are also heavier because they have more parts and are less durable. At this point, this transfer is cake with this current chair.
Actually, I chose the car before realizing how many "accessible" features it has. The power seat switches next to the console, the folding seat release on the back of the seat instead of on the side, the memory seats, the smart ignition key, bluetooth,etc. I have been to several auto shows recently and have not found a car on the market that is as wheelchair friendly as this one...and it looks bad ass. :) My only gripe is the gas mileage...17mpg city.
Thanks for your videos. This one, in particular, leaves me feeling pretty liberated. What do you do if you have another person or two riding in your car?
@MrNillows Awesome! Don't worry, it will be hard at first but you will get the hang of it. And its WAY BETTER THAN A MINIVAN! Hopefully you have a lightweight chair. As a C5/C6, I'm not sure how much grip you have. If you have a solid backrest, you may want to take that off too to lighten the load. How's you bicep control?
Respect!
i wish i could afford that car i love the features
Great video!! Our 20 yr old son was recently paralyzed, T9 not sure incomplete or complete. He got in a rehabilitation hospital after 6 months. And has made progress with upper body strength 💪 and has learned to transfer to mat and he has only been there 7 days. His Dad started watching your videos while he was in hospital, and learned a lot of things that helped us care for him the last 6 months.
Is there any advice you can give us to improve his attitude or build his confidence? He is very scared. His first born son was only 8 days old when this happened to him, he just turned 7 months old.
Again we are so sorry for your accident love ur videos.
I just became a paraplegic just 2 months ago . Im in a crappy rehab and trying to train to go across the board. Im 63 had a bad bad operation that makes it harder . I dunno about this yet but always like to see how its done . Thanks 4 posting.
I became a T 11 incomplete para 2 years ago at 63. I remember those days at rehab when they would have you practicing transfers in-and-out of some random car. I thought that I could never do it by myself. After tons of PT and practice I can now stand and pivot and get in-and-out easily. Hang tough and don't give up.
@@nogiedeville1623 my time is burning since I live in a assisted living and they wont me bad till I can tranfer on my own and only had a week training and only have 2 weeks to be able. I cant move my legs or butt so to get outta bed I need a leg lift belt but to get in my lazyboy chair is problem too . See this only happened to me 3 months ago so if you know of any help or organizations that help with equipment and education I need schooling on the life we must live as one to another. Thanks
@@speedracer1945 Sorry you are in this tough situation. I know it aint easy. I got a lot of good info watching TH-cam videos. The Christopher Reeve foundation has lots of good info also. As far as borrowing equipment Your rehab place should know of a loner closet My wheelchair and walker are loners from a place out here. Insurance actually paid for a wheelchair but I don't use it since it does not fit me well.
This works great....if you still have any type of core support. It's a little more difficult when you just lean in a direction and start falling, and falling
appreciate it though
Just something I do - always put the seatbelt on my chair when it's on the passenger seat. Why? Well, imagine what would happen in an impact with all that metalwork flying around.
I also wear my seatbelt while I disassemble / reassemble my chair as it helps with stability and stops me falling.
I drive a 5 Series with memory seats and they are close to essential.
luckily you can still use your hands. Stay strong.
You are the first para who's video I've watched that puts their chair in the passenger seat the same whay I do. With the wheels on the floor. I was beginning to wonder if I was the only person who does that.
I now put them in the back seat because it was tearing up the door. I like it better this way though. Part of my pride comes with feeling "normal" behind the wheel and having the chair out of the way helps.
wow good very nice
Awesome:)
I do about the same type of transfer into my tahoe. But after a few years, im ready for a truck with a lift. My shoulders are not taking the beating to well.
Thanks! How do you distinguish left from right wheel?
I was surprised to see how easy you can transfer from wheelchair to your car! I have longways to go...I guess strong upper body is crucial ...
+Luke Yes, it was really hard the first time I tried it but like anything else it gets easier with practice. Now I don't even have to think about it. .
Luke Has 77))
@@ParalyzedLiving my son has T5 SCI since June 2018 & still using a transfer board. I guess it will take him longer to learn to do it without board.
@@ParalyzedLiving Hi Brian, I was surprised to see how easy you can transfer from wheelchair to your car! Long way to go... strong upper body is crucial. Kind regards, from, PaulLaw.
Have a ti-light wheelchair; after some reviews Medicare did reimburse me for most of it!
@blackpearlv6 thanks for the info. I'm dying for the g37 and waiting for my new rigid (switching from folding) chair to come in! :-)
@GaBoYnFla
Yea, I'm a T1 complete so I don't have any feeling/muscle control below my chest. Cool you can still walk. Keep it up! Nope, not twin clutch so it's not an immediate shift like your Audi. The TTS is sick. :)
Paralyzed Living I see you still have a motorcycle... is that just a “not ready to let go” situation, or is there something awesome I don’t know about yet? I saw Honda has a stand alone bike using gyroscopic technology.
..Cool..my honey use to drive a 94 Mustang GT and had a manual wheel chair..Now she drives mini vans and she uses an electric wheel chair..Good video man a,d I would like to show you how to lift an electric chair into a van..
Hey i have been in a chair for almost 30 years. I drive a 2015 mustang GT. I will make. a video soon and send you a link. I would also suggest looking into getting a Roho spirit cushion much lighter than the jay active and have never had breakdown since i switched.
Thanks for the video very encouraging and insightful I have a t11 incomplete. A little over a year now. I’m wondering what you think of stem cells
what kind of wheelchair is this ? I love it. I need to get one for my brother can you help with that information?
I'm curious; were the memory settings on the seats standard, extra or a retro-fit accessibility feature?
I have a hand control attached to the pedals.